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Who You’ll Work With:
The Client Group is one of AB’s largest strategic business units, with functions that range considerably throughout the firm. The program will ultimately expose the intern to the lifecycle of an investment product, from the initial generation of the idea to researching interest in the marketplace to crafting our message and finally, distributing our products and servicing our Institutional and Retail clients.
The Business Development Summer Intern will assist a team focused on Equity, Fixed Income, or Multi-asset business development. Interns who excel and receive a return offer will enter the Client Group Rotational Program. This program allows rotations through the Business Development teams for the three asset classes mentioned, as well as the Product Strategy and Development team.
Business Development: a conduit to the firm’s investment teams and supports our clients and internal business partners through investment-platform and product content, messaging, competitive analysis, and education. Successful business development teams serve as the client expert to the investment group and the investment expert to the client (sales) group.
Product Strategy & Development designs, develops and manages the firm’s global lineup of investment services, and considers clients’ evolving needs to identify new opportunities
What You’ll Do:
The Client Group Summer Internship Program provides students with opportunities to learn about business development, client service, sales, and specific strategies we offer to clients, as well as the opportunity to develop their communication, networking, and problem-solving skills. This is offered through a firm-wide onboarding program, ongoing training, informal and formal mentoring programs, sessions with senior leaders, networking, and social events.
Build an understanding of our firm’s mission and values as well as product offerings in the respective distribution channels
Initial training is both formal instruction and on-the-job, and includes broad capital markets, AB products, services, procedures and policies
Conduct competitive analysis for the team to generate data for our clients to use to monitor and adjust investments
Create sales messaging around macroeconomic, asset class and sector, and competitive factors to facilitate sales conversations
Projects to help the team be more efficient and effective
What We’re Looking For:
Candidates should be top academic performers, be interested in the investment management industry and meet the following criteria:
Spring 2027 Bachelor’s degree candidates in business, finance, economics, data science, math, liberal arts, or similar program
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better
Eligible to work in the US, without sponsorship
Strong analytical and communication skills
Detail-oriented, ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently while also being a strong team player and self-starter
Client-focused with a high degree of professionalism, motivation, and initiative
Interest and intellectual curiosity in learning about all aspects of the retail investment management business and capital markets
Experience demonstrating attention to detail as well as a foundational understanding of Excel and Powerpoint
Candidates must be available to work full-time from June through August.
It is not permissible to simultaneously take academic classes or hold other employment that will conflict with the internship schedule.
Selected candidates will need to successfully complete a thorough background check.
Please note that if given a full-time return offer the start date would be July of 2027
About AB
We are a leading global investment management firm offering high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional clients, retail investors, and private-wealth clients in major markets around the globe. With over 4,000 employees across 57 locations operating in 26 countries and jurisdictions, our ambition is simple: to be the most trusted investment firm in the world. We realize that it's our people who give us a competitive advantage and drive success in the market, and our goal is to create an inclusive culture that rewards hard work.
Our culture of intellectual curiosity and collaboration creates an environment where you can thrive and do your best work. Whether you're producing thought-provoking research, identifying compelling investment opportunities, infusing new technologies into our business or providing thoughtful advice to our clients, we are fully invested in you. If you're ready to challenge your limits and empower your career, join us!
How We Invest in You:
AB’s purpose is to pursue insight that unlocks opportunity. It is why we exist and what we work at every day. Our shared values define how we work. They’re a foundation of our culture, which empowers all of us to be our complete selves – and contribute our distinctive talents. We invest in one another, strive for distinctive knowledge, speak with courage and conviction, and act with integrity – Always!
We recognize the value of investing in one another, fostering growth and advancement while meeting evolving individual needs. That’s why we’ve crafted a competitive benefits package and focused intently on developing a holistic approach to employee well-being. Here are a few highlights of what we have to offer during your summer experience with AB;
Firmwide Onboarding
Introduction to Asset Management and Capital Markets
Mentoring Program
Career Planning
Training and Development Opportunities
